
09/23/2025
Ayesha Akhtar, VP of Health Equity at the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago, isn’t just talking about change—she’s handing out the blueprint. In this episode, she shares her own journey while spotlighting projects anyone can pick up and run with, from community-driven advocacy to creating real equity in healthcare. If you’ve ever wondered, “What can I do to make a difference for people with epilepsy?”—Ayesha’s got answers (and a few challenges you might just want to take on).
We dig into why community health workers are game-changers, what makes specialized care so hard to access, and the projects pushing epilepsy care forward. Ayesha shows how education, advocacy, and community power can close the gaps—and how you can be part of it.
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